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Linda Ammann1, Stefan Altmann2,3
1Integrative and Experimental Exercise Science, Department of Sport Science, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|June 1, 2023
Summary
Soccer players need precise load management for optimal physical capacity. This study reveals significant differences in training-match load ratios depending on whether player-specific or position-specific match loads are used as references.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Soccer Performance Analysis
Background:
- Optimizing soccer player physical capacity requires careful load management.
- Training load is often quantified relative to match load.
- Previous research has not compared player-specific versus position-specific match load references.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare training-match load ratios using player-specific and position-specific match load references.
- To analyze typical daily loads and load variations within a soccer microcycle.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational cohort study over 14 months.
- Analyzed 11 external load measures in 20 professional soccer players.
- Compared player-specific and position-specific match load references.
Main Results:
- Full matches impose unique loads; training loads increase with temporal distance from matches.
- Load variation correlates with the day of the microcycle and the specific load measure.
- Significant differences observed in typical loads (training and match) and training-match load ratios.
Conclusions:
- Individualized load management is crucial for professional soccer players.
- Awareness of reference value selection (player-specific vs. position-specific) is vital for accurate interpretation of training-match load ratios.
- Appropriate reference selection and accurate interpretation are necessary for effective load management.
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